Technical Lead - iOS

As a Technical Lead - iOS at 3PILLAR GLOBAL, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications. This involves architecting technical solutions for new features and improvements, providing guidance and mentorship to the development team, and ensuring that best practices are adhered to through code reviews. Additionally, you'll collaborate closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to align development goals with client expectations.

Candidates for the Technical Lead - iOS position at 3PILLAR GLOBAL should ideally have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with 5-8 years of iOS development experience. A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role is also necessary, as well as proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. A strong portfolio of released applications on the App Store will greatly support your application.

Essential skills for the Technical Lead - iOS role at 3PILLAR GLOBAL include proficiency in Swift and Objective-C, expertise in iOS SDK and frameworks, understanding of architectural patterns such as MVC and MVVM, and experience with RESTful APIs. Additionally, familiarity with version control systems like Git, as well as UI/UX design principles, automated testing, and debugging tools is key to success in this position.

3PILLAR GLOBAL offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Technical Lead - iOS role, including mandatory vacations from the first anniversary, discretionary time off, various bonuses, food coupons, major medical insurance, life insurance options, and a career development plan that lays out future growth opportunities. The position also supports home office arrangements and provides access to internal and external training and certifications.

The work culture at 3PILLAR GLOBAL is centered around innovation and collaboration. As a Technical Lead - iOS, you will find an environment that encourages continuous improvement and fosters teamwork. You will be working with cross-functional teams that promote a product mindset, allowing for a focused approach to agile development. This culture not only allows for professional growth but also encourages sharing ideas and staying updated with the latest industry trends.

In answering this question, discuss specific projects where you've utilized Swift and Objective-C. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, as well as any notable features or applications you developed using these languages.

Discuss your strategies for conducting code reviews, implementing best practices, and ensuring adherence to standards. Highlight how you balance constructive feedback with mentorship to foster growth within your team.

Be prepared to talk about your experience with various architectural patterns like MVC or MVVM. Provide examples of when you’ve implemented these patterns and the benefits they brought to your projects.

Share your understanding of performance metrics and techniques you've used for tuning applications, including memory management, network usage, and UI responsiveness to ensure optimal performance.

Detail your experience connecting iOS applications to back-end services using RESTful APIs. Discuss the tools and libraries you've used and the importance of effective communication between front-end and back-end.

Mention specific blogs, podcasts, or communities you engage with to stay current in the field. Highlight any recent trends or tools that have influenced your work.

Explain your approach to mentorship, such as setting up regular one-on-ones, code reviews, and encouraging open communication. Share an example of a successful mentoring experience.

Provide a specific example of a technical challenge in your iOS development experience. Detail the steps you took to troubleshoot the issue, the resolution, and the impact on the project.

Discuss your approach to project management and prioritization. Highlight tools or methodologies like Agile or Scrum that you use to keep the team focused and productive.

Talk about any cloud services or APIs you have worked with, focusing on how you integrated them into your iOS applications. Discuss any challenges faced during this integration and how you overcame them.